Porforis
15 years ago
These are my projections for the NFC North based on what I've seen so far in the preseason.

Packers: 11-5
I have some concerns about the age of our corners, but that's more of a next-year concern. I'm still really wary about injuries. If almost all of our key players (Rodgers, Kampman, Harris, Woodson, Jennings, Driver) stay healthy and the offensive line can finally stop giving up 30-50 yards a game in penalties, I could see us going 12-4 or maybe even 13-3. On the flip side, I could see us going 9-7 as well.

Lions: 6-10
They're not the team they were last year, but... Well, yes they are, but there's no way they'll be as terrible as last year... Right?

Bears: 10-6
The Bears... What can you say about them. They'll either get out to a hot start winning 5 of 6, or losing 4 of 6 and ending the season 5 of 6. They've definitely got an upgrade at QB, but the defense still needs to prove itself. Definitely not a team to overlook, but not one of the "Elite" teams in the league.

Vikings: 10-6
I'm really not sold on the Vikings yet. Their defense is tough and they've got a veteran in Favre under center now, I just don't think the old man can carry a team like he used to (and will be more likely to bury them). I believe that by week 10, Favre will either be injured or in a competition with Tarvaris Jackson for the starting position. What Jackson lacks in experience and range he makes up for in mobility. Look for Adrian Peterson to have a good year, just not phenomenal.

Thoughts?
Formo
15 years ago
Other.

Vikings 1st: Defending Champs. Replaced old, broken down players with young talent (Birk/Sharper replaced with Sullivan/T. Johnson) Picked up a REAL RT (Loadholdt.. MONSTER). EJ Henderson is back and healthy.

Bears 2nd: Finally got a QB. Even though they lack much of a WR corps, can't be worse than last year. And they were pretty tough then.

Lions 3rd: Sleeper team. Opposing teams will play the Lions with their heads thinking about a bye week instead of focused on the Lions. Improvement and stability at QB position, with more talent on defense.

Packers 4th: They are the Packers. While they pick up Raji, an impressive 'phatty', their defense will take half the season to 'gel'. An aging Driver and a lack of a consistent run game will hurt more than help.

NOTE: I normally don't go into prognostication mode, but for some reason I felt the need to. Get that crow ready if I'm wrong.
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gopackers08
15 years ago
Wow not a single one of us has voted for the Vikings to be in first. That's what makes Packer fans soo awesome, when we are pumped about are team like we are this year. NO ONE IS BETTER! :thumbleft:
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15 years ago

Other.

Vikings 1st: Defending Champs. Replaced old, broken down players with young talent (Birk/Sharper replaced with Sullivan/T. Johnson) Picked up a REAL RT (Loadholdt.. MONSTER). EJ Henderson is back and healthy.

Bears 2nd: Finally got a QB. Even though they lack much of a WR corps, can't be worse than last year. And they were pretty tough then.

Lions 3rd: Sleeper team. Opposing teams will play the Lions with their heads thinking about a bye week instead of focused on the Lions. Improvement and stability at QB position, with more talent on defense.

Packers 4th: They are the Packers. While they pick up Raji, an impressive 'phatty', their defense will take half the season to 'gel'. An aging Driver and a lack of a consistent run game will hurt more than help.

NOTE: I normally don't go into prognostication mode, but for some reason I felt the need to. Get that crow ready if I'm wrong.

"Formo" wrote:

Is today opposite day or something?
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Porforis
15 years ago

Other.

Vikings 1st: Defending Champs. Replaced old, broken down players with young talent (Birk/Sharper replaced with Sullivan/T. Johnson) Picked up a REAL RT (Loadholdt.. MONSTER). EJ Henderson is back and healthy.

Bears 2nd: Finally got a QB. Even though they lack much of a WR corps, can't be worse than last year. And they were pretty tough then.

Lions 3rd: Sleeper team. Opposing teams will play the Lions with their heads thinking about a bye week instead of focused on the Lions. Improvement and stability at QB position, with more talent on defense.

Packers 4th: They are the Packers. While they pick up Raji, an impressive 'phatty', their defense will take half the season to 'gel'. An aging Driver and a lack of a consistent run game will hurt more than help.

NOTE: I normally don't go into prognostication mode, but for some reason I felt the need to. Get that crow ready if I'm wrong.

"Formo" wrote:



Hey, I'm not embarrassed to admit that the Vikings could easily come out two games on top of us on the division. But Driver aging? Have you seen any of the Packers games this preseason? He looks like Driver as normal.

You're definitely entitled to your opinion, but can you provide a little bit more information? I'd be curious to see what you expect the wins/losses to be in order for the Lions to come out in third.
Formo
15 years ago

Other.

Vikings 1st: Defending Champs. Replaced old, broken down players with young talent (Birk/Sharper replaced with Sullivan/T. Johnson) Picked up a REAL RT (Loadholdt.. MONSTER). EJ Henderson is back and healthy.

Bears 2nd: Finally got a QB. Even though they lack much of a WR corps, can't be worse than last year. And they were pretty tough then.

Lions 3rd: Sleeper team. Opposing teams will play the Lions with their heads thinking about a bye week instead of focused on the Lions. Improvement and stability at QB position, with more talent on defense.

Packers 4th: They are the Packers. While they pick up Raji, an impressive 'phatty', their defense will take half the season to 'gel'. An aging Driver and a lack of a consistent run game will hurt more than help.

NOTE: I normally don't go into prognostication mode, but for some reason I felt the need to. Get that crow ready if I'm wrong.

"DKF295" wrote:



Hey, I'm not embarrassed to admit that the Vikings could easily come out two games on top of us on the division. But Driver aging? Have you seen any of the Packers games this preseason? He looks like Driver as normal.

You're definitely entitled to your opinion, but can you provide a little bit more information? I'd be curious to see what you expect the wins/losses to be in order for the Lions to come out in third.

"Formo" wrote:



Like I said, I don't normally go into prognostication. I didn't really think my rankings through all that much. Truth be told, I don't think there will be a clear NFC North winner until the final week of the season. The division could very easily go to either one of the teams.. well, minus the Lions.

I do expect Jennings to have a huge year, though.
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nyrpack
15 years ago
is this a mid season or end of season ?

anyway at the half way point , i like the pack at 6-2 and end of season i like the pack AS NFC NORTH CHAMPS AT 11- 5 !!
jimmy b.
Porforis
15 years ago

is this a mid season or end of season ?

anyway at the half way point , i like the pack at 6-2 and end of season i like the pack AS NFC NORTH CHAMPS AT 11- 5 !!

"nyrpack" wrote:



Mid-Preseason refers to the present time. I was projecting the entire season, but I see how that could be confusing (realized it after posting the topic)
nyrpack
15 years ago

[quote="nyrpack"]is this a mid season or end of season ?

anyway at the half way point , i like the pack at 6-2 and end of season i like the pack AS NFC NORTH CHAMPS AT 11- 5 !!

"DKF295" wrote:



Mid-Preseason refers to the present time. I was projecting the entire season, but I see how that could be confusing (realized it after posting the topic)[/qu
ote]

i didnt realize its mid preseason pix, but its no biggie, anyway i stand by my 2 predictions
jimmy b.
Porforis
15 years ago
Coming back to this, shave a win off of the Bears and Packers... Regardless of how it turns out, this is going to be an exciting season and it's going to come down to the wire. I love football...
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